{"id":39376,"date":"2017-10-04T17:47:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T00:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/topping-forbes-rankings-lbs-sees-a-return-on-its-investments\/"},"modified":"2017-10-04T17:47:50","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T00:47:50","slug":"topping-forbes-rankings-lbs-sees-a-return-on-its-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/topping-forbes-rankings-lbs-sees-a-return-on-its-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Topping Forbes\u2019 Rankings, LBS sees a return on its investments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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London Business School\u2019s new Class of 2019 may justifiably be feeling a bit smug about their choice of MBA program. For the fifth time in 10 years LBS has taken all-important ROI honors, topping last week\u2019s Forbes rankings and gaining the number one spot for international two-year MBA programs.<\/p>\n

With data collected five years out from graduation, LBS alumni from the 2012 class saw a whopping $119,100 average increase in total compensation \u2013 higher than any other two-year program, including top US schools like HBS and Wharton. The #1 distinction in Forbes is a clear nod to the school\u2019s tremendous ROI, an important factor in the rankings. As LBS\u2019s former Senior Manager of MBA Admissions, I believe it\u2019s also a clear indicator of the school\u2019s continued success in attracting a truly global talent base, and its commitment to producing well-rounded leaders capable of adapting to an increasingly complex business landscape.<\/p>\n

These results will be music to the school\u2019s ears. At a time when LBS seems to be going from strength to strength, they come hot on the heels of last year\u2019s impressive 15 percent surge in applications (this, despite uncertainty surrounding Brexit). LBS also remains in demand with recruiters; so much so, that traditional firms \u2013 Goldman Sachs, A.T. Kearney, BCG, McKinsey, among others \u2013 are vying ever more frequently with companies like Google and Amazon to woo students.<\/p>\n

With more technology recruiters driving a need for additional digital competencies, LBS is introducing new courses in digital strategy, data analytics and FinTech. The MBA 2019 cohort is also the first to get full benefit from the new Sammy Ofer Centre, a stunning state-of-the-art addition to the school\u2019s historic London campus that will increase teaching space by 70 percent.<\/p>\n

With LBS taking clear steps to stay current and to cater for its growing population, accolades like the Forbes ranking can only add to the school\u2019s existing attractions \u2013 its proximity and links to London\u2019s business community; its vibrant eclecticism; and the innately global experience it provides.<\/p>\n

Emma Bond is a Director at Fortuna and the LBS former Senior Manager of MBA Admissions.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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